Exclusive: National Vision CEO on traffic, ticket growth and the digital shift
National Vision (EYE) reported Q2 results with a 4.9% decline in store traffic but a 2.2% rise in comparable sales and 40% growth in adjusted EPS. CEO Alex Wilkes attributed this to a shift toward higher-value customers and e-commerce initiatives. The company's inventory increased due to store segmentation strategies, and its e-commerce replatform disruption is now resolved. National Vision raised its full-year adjusted operating income outlook and repurchased $20 million in shares.



